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Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday made a stinging attack on the BJP calling it 'a bogus gang of self-proclaimed patriots.' "The BJP is not the biggest party in the world. It is a bogus gang of self-proclaimed patriots. The BJP gave the call of Atmanirbhar Bharat but it still cannot become Atmanirbhar BJP because it resorts to breaking parties and 'stealing' votes. What kind of self-reliance is this?," Thackeray asked while addressing the party workers in Mumbai. Reiterat ...Read More >
Bhopal: A farmer in a village in Guna district in Madhya Pradesh was fatally crushed by a jeep over land dispute, police said on Monday. His two minor daughters were brutally assaulted and stripped when they tried to save their father from his attackers, police said. Eighteen persons including a local BJP leader have been booked in connection with the incident. The ghastly incident took place in the village of Ganeshpura under Fatehgarh police station on Sunday afternoon, according to the pol ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: Heavy to very heavy rains, accompanied by gales, lashed parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone Montha started closing in towards the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada by Tuesday evening or the following morning. Around 43 trains and all IndiGo and Air India flights scheduled on Tuesday have been cancelled. Official machinery, NDRF and SDRF teams have already been deployed across the coastal areas to take up rescue, relief and rehabi ...Read More >
DELHI: Patna Pirates continued their impressive run after securing a commanding 46-37 victory over the Bengaluru Bulls in Eliminator 2 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Monday. In doing so, they booked their place in Eliminator 3, where they will face Telugu Titans on Wednesday. The Pirates were in top form once again, extending their winning streak to eight matches. Star raider Ayan led the charge with a brilliant performance, scoring 19 points, while the team's defence played a crucial role ...Read More >
BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has drawn severe flak from several quarters for saying that the two Australian women cricketers, victims of sexual assault by a man in Indore, should also share the blame for their ordeal. Even as the shocking incident rattled the cricket world as well as the sports lovers in the country, BJP veteran Mr. Vijayvargiya's controversial statement on it has triggered fresh outrage with several senior political leaders condemning him for his 'disgr ...Read More >
KOLKATA: The Supreme Court's order to the Centre on Monday to restart the 100-day job scheme in West Bengal has come as a shot in the arm of Trinamul Congress ahead of the Assembly Election next year. Welcoming the SC judgment, the TMC took a swipe at the BJP for not releasing the funds over the last three years. It said, "The Supreme Court's clear and unequivocal verdict marks the end of an unjust and politically motivated financial blockade. By withholding MGNREGA funds for over three years, ...Read More >
Chennai: The mutual understanding between the DMK and the Congress that had led to the forging of a strong alliance between the parties based on principles would definitely salvage the future of India, Chief Minister M K Stalin averred, dispelling all doubts raised in recent times over the future of the tie-up between the two parties in the context of some recent political developments. Speaking after solemnizing the self-respect marriage of the grandson of a late Congress veteran, R Chokkar, a ...Read More >
Chennai: Combined revenue deficit of 15 state governments in FY26 might exceed the Budget estimate of Rs 1.6 lakh crore by Rs 70,000 crore and touch Rs 2.3 lakh crore. The fiscal deficit too is likely to move up to Rs. 10.5 lakh crore or 3.3 per cent of GSDP in FY26 from the Budget estimate of Rs 10.3 lakh crore, finds ICRA. The states, including Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Utta ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Opener Prithvi Shaw slammed the third fastest double century by an Indian batter in first-class cricket as Maharashtra set Chandigarh an imposing target of 464 on the third day of their Group B Ranji Trophy match here on Monday.At stumps, Goa were 129 for one with Arjun Azad and skipper Manan Vohra batting on 63 and 53 respectively.However, the day truly belonged to Shaw who got to his double century in just 141 balls in Maharashtra's second innings of the match.He is now only behind ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India has announced a nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 states and Union Territories on Monday. Addressing a press conference, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said that after the completion of Phase 1 of SIR in Bihar, this will be the second phase. Kumar said all poll-bound states and union territories in 2026 will be part of the SIR, which include Kerala Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. After the e ...Read More >
Hyderabad: AX Premium Properties, in collaboration with AX Premium Properties and DAMAC, one of Dubai's leading luxury real estate developers is hosting the Dubai Property Expo 2.0 on October 25 and 26 at ITC Kohenur, Hyderabad. The event aims to introduce Indian investors to lucrative real estate opportunities in Dubai, a city known for its tax-free environment, high returns, and investor-friendly policies. With over 40 ongoing projects in Dubai, including two major villa and plot developments ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: The World Bank approved a USD 400 million (Rs 3,400 crore) financing package for Kerala's health programme, which includes a USD 280 million loan from the Bank itself, co-financed by the state government. About 70 per cent of the funding-USD 280 million (Rs 2,400 crore)-will come from the World Bank, with the remaining amount provided by the state government.The project, backed by financial assistance of USD 400 million (around Rs 3,400 crore), aims to strengthen Kerala's pu ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Banavath Srinivas Rao, who is Village Administration Officer (VAO) at the office of Mulakalapily Tahsildar in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, was caught red-handed by Khammam range unit of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday in connection with a bribe case. He demanded Rs.20,000 and reduced the same to Rs.15,000 on the request of the complainant and received the same for showing an official favour for registration related to survey number 254/AA of Vemukunta village, measuring an e ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana Prohibition and Excise department has commenced the process of draw of lots for allotting liquor shops in the State to retailers on Monday. In Hyderabad division, the draw of lots was conducted at Babujagjeevanram Bhavan on Road No. 10 in Banjara Hills. Hyderabad Additional Collector G Mukunda Reddy supervised the process of Babujagjeevanram Bhavan. In Secunderabad Division, Hyderabad district Collector Dasari Harichandana took part in the draw of lots. The department has ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A 23-year-old miniature artist from Odisha's Ganjam district has etched his name into the Guinness World Records by crafting the world's smallest wooden spoon -- a marvel measuring just 1.13 millimetres, small enough to pass through the eye of a needle. K. Bijay Kumar Reddy, an electrical engineer by training, surpassed the previous record of 1.64 mm held by an artist from Bihar. Known locally as the "Odisha Chalk Artist," Reddy told Deccan Chronicle that his artistic journey began ...Read More >
Chennai: Heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong surface winds are expected in Chennai and three other districts on Monday, while cyclonic storm Montha is expected to lay centred at around 2.30 pm at about 600 km east-southeast of Chennai, weather officials said. B Amudha, Director, Regional Meteorological Centre, said apart from Chennai, heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected in Ranipet, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram and heavy rainfall is expected in Villupuram and Chengalpattu.Puducherry ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said the state is fully prepared with all safety measures ahead of the potential Cyclone Montha. He said eight districts have been identified as "most vulnerable" and all departments have been instructed to remain alert and active. "The Odisha government has prepared extensively for the impending cyclone, which is currently 930 kilometres away from the Odisha coast and moving towards the west and northwest. Eight distric ...Read More >
Hyderabad: District education officers (DEOs) and DIET principals were briefed on digital applications being implemented by the school education department. At the programme conducted under the guidance of school education director Dr Naveen Nicholas, officials explained in detail the functioning of the applications such as FLN, UDISE-Plus and the facial recognition system (FRS). Dr Nicholas noted the successfully completing the FRS in government schools. Schools showing the highest rates were h ...Read More >
Raipur: An innovative idea to tackle the menace of urban waste by the Ambikapur Municipal Corporation (AMC) in north Chhattisgarh has been lauded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his 127th episode of Mann Ki Baat, aired on Sunday. The PM cited how the 'Garbage Café', opened by the AMC in Ambikapur town, has emerged as a singular blend of cleanliness and service, fetching a good lunch or dinner or a breakfast in exchange of plastic waste. "A unique example of cleanliness and social initiative ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Hyderabad police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar on Sunday reiterated the policy of zero tolerance toward drunk drivers and defended his earlier categorisation of them as "terrorists on the road". "I stand firmly by my statement that drunk drivers are terrorists in every sense, as they destroy lives, families, and futures. It's time we, as a society, stop calling drunk driving a mistake. It is a crime that shatters lives and must be punished accordingly," the police commissioner argued. ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad and Rachakonda commissionerates have collectively reported 54,760 incidents of drunk driving till October this year, highlighting the persistent menace of intoxicated driving on city roads, which has at times led to deadly mishaps. The Cyberabad traffic police apprehended 457 drunk drivers in just one week. The deadly Kurnool bus accident, which claimed 19 lives, was reportedly caused by an allegedly drunk biker who fell off his vehicle on the National Highway. The ill- ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The prohibition and excise department will pick successful applicants for 2,620 'A4' category liquor shops through a draw of lots at 11 am on Monday. The draw will be conducted by the respective district collectors. According to officials, a total of 95,137 applications have been received for the shops. Following the High Court's permission to conduct the draw, prohibition and excise commissioner C. Harikiran has instructed officials to ensure that the process is carried out smoothly ...Read More >
NIZAMABAD: Congress cadres are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the new District Congress Committee (DCC) presidents for Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts. Social and political equations are expected to play a crucial role in the selection process. The involvement of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, AICC Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan, and TPCC president B. Mahesh Kumar Goud has raised expectations among party workers. In Nizamabad dis ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Former ministers K.T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao on Sunday attended the 'bodrai' festival at the Hamalibasti in Secunderabad. Former minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav, former Deputy Speaker T. Padma Rao Goud and scores of party leaders were present at the traditional festivities. Harish Rao said the festival reflects Telangana's culture. "Irrespective of culture and religion everyone takes part with fervour as it symbolises unity." Rama Rao said that people would see good days return ...Read More >
Hyderabad: BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao urged Jubilee Hills voters to elect party candidate Maganti Sunitha candidate on the basis of "a decade of development" under the K. Chandrashekar Rao regime, and teach the Congress a lesson for allegedly defrauding the people through its false promises. While campaigning in Shaikpet division of the constituency, Rama Rao accused Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of deceiving every section of society while colluding with the BJP behind ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Former minister T. Harish Rao on Sunday accused Cabinet ministers of indulging in infighting allegedly for "their share of kickbacks." Harish Rao said that the Cabinet meetings were now more focused on sharing the 'illegal proceeds' rather discussing welfare of citizens and administrative matters. Addressing a meeting of Vaddera community members at Telangana Bhavan, where BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao was present, he pointed to minister Konda Surekha and her daughter's utteran ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh road transport department has undertaken a statewide inspection of private buses, following the recent Kurnool bus mishap. Acting on directions from transport commissioner Manish Sinha, the authorities launched a two-day drive across the state to screen private vehicles for safety and compliance. Cases have been registered against 361 travel buses found violating administrative norms. During the checks, 40 buses were seized for serious breaches, while 63 buses we ...Read More >
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has claimed that Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, during his time in the undivided Shiv Sena, had attempted to bring Uddhav and Raj Thackeray together. Shinde believed that a rapprochement between the Thackeray cousins was essential to counter the BJP's growing influence, Raut claimed. "In order to bring two cousins together, Shinde along with Pratap Sarnaik (now a Shiv Sena minister) had gone to meet Raj Thackeray 10-12 years ago witho ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Chhath festival, once a purely spiritual and cultural celebration of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, has increasingly become a stage for political symbolism, with major parties across North India using it as a tool to woo voters. Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, from Patna's riverbanks to Delhi's Yamuna ghats and Lucknow's ponds along the Gomti river, political parties are vying to claim ownership of the festival, transforming faith into a political statement. According to source ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh is poised to lead India's electric mobility revolution as Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) launches an exclusive action plan for swift e-mobility implementation across the state. CESL officials said the initiative forms part of the Union government's PM e-Drive and PM e-Bus Sewa programmes aimed at achieving Net Zero Emissions by 2070. CESL, a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Power, has received an exceptional response to its mega tender ...Read More >
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